If you want a wild, immersive nature experience, join our Corcovado day tour. Booking this tour gives you priority access to San Pedrillo Ranger Station; if San Pedrillo has no available slots, the tour will operate from Campanario Biological Reserve as an alternative (we will confirm the station after booking). Corcovado is the largest protected area in Costa Rica and shelters one of the last remnants of primary rainforest on the Pacific coast.
Departure from Uvita
Meeting point: 6:30 AM – Ballena Tour Costa Rica office
Departure time: 7:00 AM
Arrival at San Pedrillo Ranger Station: Approximately 1.5 hours after departure. (Note: your booking receives priority for San Pedrillo; if San Pedrillo is not available we will operate from Campanario Biological Reserve and confirm the station after booking.)
In Corcovado National Park
San Pedrillo Ranger Station has restrooms and showers.
Our guide will provide safety information and a full itinerary briefing.
Hike the trails for approximately 3 hours.
Lunch break.
Return to Uvita
Departure from Corcovado: 2:30 PM
Arrival in Uvita: Around 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Possible sightings of whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds during the boat ride.
Corcovado National Park entrance fee
Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
Safety gear
First aid kit
Lunch
Water and fruit
Insurance policy
Corcovado National Park: A biodiversity hotspot
Corcovado National Park hosts an impressive 3% of biodiversity on this side of the planet (far more than the UK, Canada, and the US combined). It houses the impressive sum of 2800 species of plants, 400 species of birds (including 16 species of hummingbirds and the largest number of red macaws anywhere in Central America), at least 10,000 species of insects, 28 species of lizards, 40 species of frogs, many species of snakes, as well as mammals such as the Baird tapir, the rare harpy eagle, jaguar, puma, red-backed squirrel monkeys, sloths, and the list goes on and on, which has made this national park “the most intense place on Earth” in terms of biodiversity according to National Geographic. For its great natural beauty, its great biological importance mentioned above, and the fact that it is a site that allows the observation of a large number of species in their natural habitat, this tour becomes the best choice for nature lovers in its purest state. Dare to feel the natural magic of this oasis of life!
Access & station priority
When you book this tour you receive priority access to San Pedrillo Ranger Station (the primary station for this itinerary). If San Pedrillo does not have availability or permits for your requested date, we will operate from Campanario Biological Reserve as an approved alternative and will confirm the station at booking confirmation. This ensures your visit to Corcovado proceeds even when San Pedrillo is fully booked.
Wear light, quick-drying clothing
Comfortable walking shoes and sandals for the boat
Sunscreen and natural insect repellent
Small waterproof backpack for belongings
Camera or binoculars
Bring enthusiasm and a sense of adventure
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